Strengths: Strong, reliable, plush, and cheap. Basically everything you could want in a shock.

Weaknesses: No adjustability besides turning the spring, which isnt that effective.

Bottom Line:

Great shock for anyone who isnt a stickler for dialing in there shock to there personal preference. Good for DH/Freeride. A little too plush to be doing any kind of pedalling. Overall great product for price.

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